About U. S. Flight Academy

   The U. S. Flight Academy was established August 22, 1988 and has since its inception evolved into a solid and reliable Flight Training Organization which stands behind its training. The training is personalized with emphasis on structure and common sense.

The U.S. Flight Academy was established for the purpose of sincerely catering to its students, and realizes that her continued growth is depending upon the success of each student, and includes: Dedicated and experienced career instructors committed to the success of each student. Ideal learning environment with superb training facilities and uncongested airspace, securing the growth of each student. Ideal flying weather, securing the training continuity of each student. FAST FACTS: Senior Instructors with ATP Certifications and Gold Seal Appointments Highest Obtainable FAA School Certification. 21 Years Accident Free Safety Record. Authorized Computerized Testing Center. Located on former USAF Webb Air Base, with most VFR flying days of all airbases all over the world. Two Runways respectively 8802 feet and 4601 feet long for Day and Night Operations. Uncongested airspace with Complete Instrument Procedures very nearby. Certified Maintenance Personnel. College Student Housing Available. Structured and Personalized One-On-One Instruction With A Small School Atmosphere. 2 or 4 year Degree Programs Available. Authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students

   U.S. Flight Academy has proven that turning out highly competent, safe aviators is their number one priority, and although USFA may not "change the world", USFA can make a difference in civil aviation.

    USFA Instructors represent various backgrounds in aviation and teaching experience, and USFA believes in offering superior training and guidance to the students.

    The U. S. Flight Academy's proven recipe of successful pilot training, with the personalized and one-on- one concept of training where each student is assured completion, is second to none in the industry. U. S. Flight Academy is one of the few remaining old time grassroots flight schools where she stands behind her training and there is a real and sincere interest in the success of each student. Even as she grows, this small school atmosphere is kept.
    With superb facilities, superb weather and uncongested airspace, combined with the U. S. Flight Academy's training philosophy, an ideal student pilot training environment exists; creating a superb training concept.
    Enrollment with the U. S. Flight Academy for pilot training assures that you will graduate a successful pilot within the allotted time frame and training cost.
    U. S. Flight Academy is therefore proudly making the following statement:
If you would like to become a CAPTAIN, instead of a plane pilot...choose the U. S. Flight Academy for your aviation training.

   The President is a native of Norway, with Norwegian and U.S. licenses and is the founder of the company. As a 1983 graduate of Scandinavian Academy of Aeronautics in Gothenburg, Sweden, he has a more than 25 year aviation history in various applications and locations around the world. He is a licensed Airline Transport Pilot and Gold Seal FAA Flight Instructor, and believes that producing quality aviators is the key to USFA success. His dedication to, and love of aviation is the motivation for this company, and this is evidenced by the USFA guarantee of additional flying and training hours at no cost to the student, and reasonable pricing for the USFA flight programs.

    The Chief Flight Instructor is a native of Texas and has an extensive instructor background. As a 1993 graduate of University of the State of New York majoring in psychology, coupled with his extensive instructor experience, he is superbly qualified to teach and manage in the field of aviation. He is a licensed Airline Transport Pilot with more than 25 years instructional experience and has a deep admiration and love of aviation where his knowledge and background maintains aviation to its highest level.

 

    Note: Flight instructor certificates bearing distinctive gold seals are issued to flight instructors who have maintained a high level of flight training activity and who meet special criteria.

    U.S. Flight Academy is a small group of dedicated individuals who take great pride, care and pleasure in what they do, and they treat their students with commitment and respect.

    So far, U. S. Flight Academy has trained pilots from 40 countries all over the world.

    In addition to its traditional flight training program, U.S. Flight Academy makes available a strong 2 or 4-year global Internet based aviation degree program from one of our nation's truly excellent education institutions (www.uvscaviation.com).

    The first two years of the UVSC Bachelor of Science Degree can be obtained at our local community College, Howard College.

    This provides a superb combination in producing superior aviators who are very well prepared for today's aircraft cockpits and tomorrow's aviation challenges.

    The completion of this program will further serve U. S. Flight Academy students a very prominent edge in today's job market and provides an excellent placement service for hiring.

 

U.S. FLIGHT ACADEMY - MISSION STATEMENT

 
  YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS ^SM

From left, Col. Jim Little, director of the McMahon-Wrinkle Airpark, Big Spring Mayor Russ McEwen, State Sen. Kel Seliger, Texas Department of Transportation District Engineer Russel Lenz, State Rep. Joe Heflin and Jarle Boe, President of the U.S. Flight Academy, unveil a sign designating the airport as the 13th in the state to become part of the Adopt an Airport program.  As provided by the program, Boe, his staff, and students will be responsible for cleanup of the airport grounds. Taken from the Big Spring Herald July 15, 2007

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
    As U.S. Flight Academy has established ties with the Big Spring area she is contributing to and giving back to the community by participating in the Adopt an Airport Program.  USFA assists in keeping the airport free of debris and clutter as a way of saying "thank you" to the community.
    U.S. Flight Academy is also involved with the local Vietnam Memorial Committee and is conducting a yearly fly-over on Memorial Day to commemorate our fallen soldiers who sacrificed for the freedom we endure.

LOCATION AND FACILITIES
    The U. S. Flight Academy is located in Big Spring, Texas at McMahon-Wrinkle Airport.  Originally home to Webb Air Force Base, it recorded the most favorable flying days per year of all US Air Bases throughout the world.
    The airport includes two runways, an instrument approach and runway lighting.  Since it was established as a military training base, it offers some of the best opportunities for all types of instruction.  Just a few minutes away there is a complex airspace for advanced instrument training with all instrument approaches and radar services.  Please click here for more information about Big Spring, Texas.

LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION
    If you wish, we will arrange for you to stay at a motel, an apartment, or in the USFA Student Lodge with kitchen facilities and conveniences nearby.  The town offers several different kinds of restaurants.
    Foreign students may fly directly to Dallas or Houston international airports then travel Southwest, Continental, or American Eagle Airlines to Midland, Texas air terminal (KMAF) where we will meet you. Transportation to and from school is provided free of charge.

WEST TEXAS ENTERTAINMENT
    Big Spring is located in the heart of West Texas and offers, an abundance of outdoor activities.  Several lakes in the area have camping, fishing, swimming and other water sports.  The city has two premiere golf courses, many parks and well-known eating establishments. Other entertainment includes four annual symphony orchestra concerts, western dancing, movie theaters, and athletic events.  Ranching, cotton farming, and oil production are dominant industries in the area.  The world-famous Commemorative Air Force American Airpower Heritage Museum is located about forty-five minutes away.  Weather is-near perfect with an annual average temperature of 77° F (25° C) and low humidity.  People of West Texas are personable and friendly. Please click here for more information about Midland, Texas.

TUITION AND FEES
    Cost of tuition is based on the minimum hours required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Each course includes additional training-hour guarantees, equipment, books, and materials.  Also included are ground school and exam fees.  Most students will have no problem completing their chosen course in the allotted time, with no added cost.  Please see our price list for specific details.
    Tuition is paid in advance. The only exception is if the student is sponsored by a major airline or an agency of the US Government.  When the student is accepted and an admission date is agreed upon, a non-refundable security deposit must be made before issuance of a Student Visa Form.  Payment of this deposit signifies your being accepted at USFA and that a space is, reserved for you.  Your deposit will be applied to your account when you arrive to begin training.  Any remaining amount of money for the course is due on arrival or as arranged with the school.
    USFA will accept payments using a major credit card, US traveler's checks, original bank drafts, US money orders, the currency of any country, or checks drawn on any bank in the USA.  We cannot accept a carbon copy of a bank draft or a check drawn on a bank outside the United States.  The preferred and surest method of sending funds or the security deposit from a bank outside the United States is by wire Transfer.  Please refer to our price list for additional information.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM USFA GRADUATES:
    Below are excerpts of communications, and if wanting to review a copy of the original accompanying letter, please click in the first two words of each excerpt.

... USFA , has an impressive track record in producing safe and knowledgeable pilots.

Kristin K. Eschbach

Houston, Texas

I was impressed with your facility, with the quality of instruction, and further, with your clear potential...

Ravel T. Montcalm

Mansfield, Louisiana

Your timing and performance was perfect. You all mean a lot to us...

Vietnam Memorial Committee

Big Spring, Texas

The children really enjoyed seeing and touching a real plane.  I appreciate ...

Hanger 25 Air Museum

Big Spring, Texas

...I would also like to commend you for the high quality training that I have received at the U.S. Flight Academy...I have worked in education for over twenty years and feel that I am qualified to Judge the quality of your training programs, which I give an A+...

Mark Owen

Big Spring, Texas

 

E-mail received from Daryl McFarland, obtaining his Commercial Multi-Engine Add on in the USFA C-310:
...He was very impressed with how I handled the 310. Thank you for the good training regime that you have developed. It certainly helped for this insurance checkout.

Daryl C. McFarland

Lexington, Kentucky

I have been involved in the aviation industry for the last seven years.....USFA turned out to be a breath of fresh air in my flight training experience.....USFA's C-310 proved to be an excellent platform for my training.....

Jacob W. Griffith

I never could have made it this far without the support of Jarle Boe through the initiation of my flight training and the people at Hanger 25!

Jerod Flohr

Big Spring, Texas

...A great aviation school to begin your career and which I highly recommend based upon my personal flight training experience at the U.S. Flight Academy.

David Garcia

Sebastian, Texas

... Although your school was, highly recommended to me by an airline pilot, I did arrive with considerable reservations about the wisdom of traveling so far and about the school itself. After enrollment and the first day's exposure to USFA's special training; however, I was quite impressed with both the qualifications of your instructors, and your method of instruction. I'm convinced your training methods are the best. The fact that the school was comprised of students from all parts of the country, as well as foreign countries, serves as proof that others share my opinion.
    I intend to have my wife take the same training from you. Thanks, for a most interesting and educational experience.

Donald Langhorne

Southlake, Texas

When I selected USFA for my flight training, I did so on the advice of two pilot friends... I am very pleased with the training I received and I want to mention some things that impressed me the most because I feel strongly that you should maintain them: you treat each student as an individual, your approach is professional, you know and adhere to the standards set by the FAA, emphasizing safety first. The thing I appreciated most was your consistent practice of explaining exactly what we were going to do in each lesson before we got in the airplane and then going over the results after each flight. I do not know of another flight school whose instructors are willing to spend that much on this important time with their students.
    Thanks again for a most enjoyable experience.

Clifford J. Moore, Jr. Ph.D.

I would to take this opportunity to thank you and your institution.....  It is therefore in my opinion that the the US Flight Academy is an institution showing a loyalty, sound and indebtness towards flight training.....

Kenneth W. Lofton

USFA was recommended to me by another pilot who had recently completed his flight training for his private license. Being away from flying for many years, I contacted USFA and was assured that my training would be completed with consideration of my busy schedule. Six weeks later I completed my check ride and had finally realized a life-lone dream. The training I received was excellent and all my questions were answered and demonstrated to my satisfaction. Many thanks to Jarle Boe for his dedication to aviation.

Greg Mitchell

Pecos, Texas

The training at USFA met all my expectations. It was efficient and at the same time individualized. Every moment I had complete confidence in my instructor's methods and approach to teaching. It's obvious that he loves flying and loves showing people how to do it in the safest possible way.

Tommy Churchwell
Big Spring, TX.

Thanks for teaching me to fly. I very much appreciated your working around my busy schedule. The pleasant and courteous staff were a delight to deal with and instructors made the most difficult maneuvers simple to understand and do. Their patience and professionalism are to be commended.

Roxanne Rich
Big Spring, TX.

 

 

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